What kind of home is 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT sell for?

5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT last sold for £195,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £54,000 in November 1996, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1996 and August 2015, 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT rose from £54,000 to £195,000, a change of £141,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The current EPC rating for 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 81% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in MK42 8JT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT use?

The latest EPC at 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT in?

5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT sits in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK42 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

Police records around 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT show an average of 424 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 35% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The closest primary school to 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is Bedford Road Primary Academy (282m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Daubeney Academy (742m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Coniston Close, MK42 8JT is Bunyan Road, 196m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Coniston Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JT

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Coniston Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Coniston Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Kempston, Bedford, Bedford (MK42 8JT). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 107 m² the property is well over the postcode median (57 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 sits 62.6% above the 2015 sale of £195,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in August 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 July 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from May 2015

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Coniston Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8JT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Coniston Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£195,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2015Most recent
£195,000
+261.1%over 18 years
29 November 1996
£54,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK42 8JT: £218,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in MK42 8JT

On the street

Versus other Coniston Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Coniston Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,822

Street avg £2,467

Below

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£320k

1 Ashdale Avenue, Kempston

MK42 8NT

3 bed

£298k

1 Beatrice Street, Kempston

MK42 8AF

3 bed2 bath

£295k

1 Coniston Close, Kempston

MK42 8JT

3 bed1 bath

£280k

1 Fearnley Crescent, Kempston

MK42 8NL

3 bed

£361k

1 Addison Close, Kempston

MK42 8JA

3 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Eastdale Close, Kempston

MK42 8LY

3 bed

£321k

1 Buttermere Close, Kempston

MK42 8JU

4 bed1 bath

£255k

1 Cleveland Street, Kempston

MK42 8DW

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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Crime

424/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bunyan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bedford Road Primary Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK42 8JT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK42 8JT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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